parasitera — meaning in English
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English meaning
- sponge noun A simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.
Senses
parasitera is used for these senses in English:
- parasitize (biology) To live on or in a host organism as a parasite.
- sponge (intransitive, slang) To take advantage of the kindness of others.
sponge — full definition
- noun A simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.
- noun A light, airy cake.
- noun A person who lives off other people's generosity without giving anything back.
- verb To live off, or take advantage of, someone else's money or kindness.